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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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